Joshua:18

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* Verse 1 - Shiloh was in the lot of Ephraim , the tribe to which Joshua belonged , and it was proper that the tabernacle should be near the residence of the chief governor . The name of this city is the same as that by which Jacob prophesied of the Messiah , Genesis strkjv @49:10 . It is supposed by some that the city was thus called , when it was chosen for the resting-place of the ark , which typified our great Peace-maker , and the way by him to a reconciled God . * Verse 2-10 - After a year or more , Joshua blamed their slackness , and told them how to proceed . God , by his grace , has given us a title to a good land , the heavenly Canaan , but we are slack to take possession of it ; we enter not into that rest , as we might by faith , and hope , and holy joy . How long shall it be thus with us ? How long shall we thus stand in our own light , and forsake our own mercies for lying vanities ? Joshua stirs the Israelites up to take possession of their lots . He is ready to do his part , if they will do theirs . * Verse 11-28 - The boundaries of each portion were distinctly drawn , and the inheritance of each tribe settled . All contests and selfish claims were prevented by the wise appointment of God , who allotted the hill and the valley , the corn and pasture , the brooks and rivers , the towns and cities . Is the lot of any servant of Christ cast in affliction and sorrow ? It is the Lord ; let him do what seemeth him good . Are we in prosperity and peace ? It is from above . Be humbled when you compare the gift with your own unworthiness . Forget not Him that gave the good , and always be ready to resign it at his command . **** Matthew Henry 's Commentary ****

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